Leigh Francis
- 51 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and comedian
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Channel 4 axes The Holden Girls
In The Holden Girls: Mandy & Myrtle, Keith Lemon played the role of Amanda Holden's nan who is persuaded by her to move from Doncaster to London.
Alex Doyle, The Sun, 6th April 2023Keith Lemon: I'm proud of career-defining Celebrity Juice
For over 14 years and 307 episodes, celebrities have embarrassed themselves facing mortifying challenges on Celebrity Juice.
BBC, 8th December 2022Leigh Francis has reignited 20-year feud with star over Bo' Selecta!
The bad blood between Craig David and Bo' Selecta! creator Leigh Francis rumbles on.
While promoting his new book last month, Rewind singer Craig accused the comic of "bullying" and "ruining his life".
Rod McPhee, The Sun, 22nd November 2022Derry Girls stars drive World's Most Dangerous Roads for Dave
Dave has revived World's Most Dangerous Roads, with pairings in eight hour-long episodes including Derry Girls stars Saoirse-Monica Jackson and Jamie-Lee O'Donnell, stand-ups Ed Gamble and Lou Sanders, Joe Wilkinson and Zoe Lyons, Suzi Ruffell and Maisie Adam, Phil Wang and Pierre Novellie, Darren Harriott and Ria Lina, as well as Lara Ricote with Stephen Mangan and Will Mellor with Leigh Francis.
British Comedy Guide, 7th November 2022Keith Lemon shares rare pictures with his wife as they celebrate 30 years together
You can barely switch on a TV most days without seeing Keith Lemon, aka comedian Leigh Francis. However, less often seen is his wife Jill Carter who the 49-year-old star paid tribute to today on their anniversary.
Jamie Downham, The Sun, 31st October 2022Craig David says Bo' Selecta! impression was "bullying": "There was no real accountability"
David has questioned the sincerity of Leigh Francis' apology, which came amid a renewed focus on the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020.
Tom Skinner, NME, 4th October 2022Keith Lemon explains savage reason why Celebrity Juice was really cancelled
Ahead of the Celebrity Juice specials later this year, Lemon said ITV 'probably' made the decision to cancel the show because he had 'got too old'. He explained: "I don't know who the guests are anymore. I say, 'who is that?' They're from TikTok. I don't know who they are. I always forget the names."
Rebecca Cook, The Mirror, 28th September 2022Leigh Francis brings back Avid Merrion
Leigh Francis is piloting a sketch show in the guise of his celebrity stalker character Avid Merrion, more than 12 years after the character last appeared on television.
British Comedy Guide, 29th July 2022Celebrity Juice ends after 14 years on air
Leigh Francis has confirmed that his long-running panel show Celebrity Juice is to finish with two farewell highlights specials.
British Comedy Guide, 29th June 2022Good riddance to Celebrity Juice, the most puerile show on television
Keith Lemon's dismal panel show comedy is coming to an end on ITV2 after 14 years. It's an impressive feat of longevity - but that's the only thing it's got going for it.
Louis Chilton, The Independent, 29th June 2022